Pea Blini with Parma Ham, Mint & Melon Salsa
Makes 36-40 Canapés
Ingredients
- 150g peas, defrosted
- 400g cold mashed potato
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 50g plain flour
- 1-2 tbsp double cream
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Butter and rapeseed oil, for frying
Toppings
- 12 slices Parma ham
- 1 x 250g tub mascarpone
Melon & Mint Salsa Ingredients
- 200g ripe melon, peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces
- 2tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sea salt and black pepper
Method:
For the pea blinis; mix together the peas, potato, egg and flour until smooth. Season well and mix in the cream. Heat some oil with a little knob of butter, spoon heaped tablespoons of the mixture into the oil. Cook over a medium heat until golden brown, then turn and cook for a further minute on the other side until the blinis are cooked through and firm to the touch. Drain and leave to cool. Cook the remaining mixture.
Lay the blinis on a tray and top with small pieces of Parma ham, top with a little mascarpone, melon and mint salsa.
The make the salsa; mix the melon flesh with the chopped mint leaves, stir in the lime juice and season.
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